RIYADH, KSA – October 30, 2025 – SEDCO, a global leader in digital transformation and smart healthcare solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Unified Procurement Company (NUPCO) to advance the digitization of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector.
The agreement, which represents a strategic alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, was formally signed on the sidelines of the Global Health Exhibition 2025 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre in Malham, in the presence of senior executives from both organizations.
A Digital Leap for Healthcare Access and Efficiency This key collaboration aims to explore avenues for partnership that will significantly enhance access to healthcare services and improve the patient experience across the Kingdom by advancing digital transformation capabilities within the national healthcare system.
Majdi Albeit Shawish, CEO of SEDCO, commented on the strategic importance of the alliance: “We are proud to partner with NUPCO, the leading entity in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare supply and procurement ecosystem. This agreement marks a key milestone in our joint journey toward delivering smart, accessible, and efficient healthcare services across the Kingdom. We aim to empower hospitals and patients alike to experience a safe, data-driven, and advanced healthcare journey.”
The partnership is set to combine NUPCO’s extensive nationwide reach within the healthcare supply and procurement ecosystem with SEDCO’s robust technological innovation in smart healthcare solutions.
Empowering the National Healthcare System
Fahad AlButhi, CEO and Head of Supply Chain at NUPCO, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to utilizing technology to drive sectoral change: “At NUPCO, we are dedicated to empowering the Kingdom’s healthcare ecosystem through innovative, high-impact solutions that enhance the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of services. Through our partnership with leading partners such as SEDCO, we aspire to explore opportunities aimed at strengthening the healthcare sector’s infrastructure and empowering providers with smarter, faster, and more connected systems.”
Nidal Abu Markhiya, General Manager of SEDCO in Saudi Arabia, highlighted the alignment of the MOU with national objectives: “This partnership with NUPCO reflects SEDCO’s commitment to supporting digital transformation efforts in the healthcare sector and enhancing operational efficiency. Together, we aim to build a more connected and agile healthcare ecosystem by leveraging local expertise and advanced technologies to deliver sustainable health outcomes for the community.”
The collaboration underscores a shared vision of building a more efficient and inclusive healthcare system, accelerating Saudi Arabia’s journey toward a patient-centric digital healthcare ecosystem that fully aligns with the ambitious targets of Vision 2030.
